How to get from West Side Ave to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train?

From West Side Ave to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train

To get from West Side Ave to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from West Side Ave station to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train and finally take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The light rail, subway and train schedule from West Side Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

73min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - RED
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from West Side Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Side Ave
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Side Ave to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train via HLR, GRE and 1

To get from West Side Ave to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from West Side Ave station to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRE train and finally take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The light rail, subway and train schedule from West Side Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

72min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - GRE
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from West Side Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Side Ave
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Side Ave to Columbia University

The distance between West Side Ave, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 12.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Side Ave to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Subway And Train schedule from West Side Ave to Columbia University

To check the light rail, subway and train schedule from West Side Ave to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Side Ave) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail, subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from West Side Ave to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train via HLR, GRE and 1

To get from West Side Ave to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from West Side Ave station to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRE train and finally take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The light rail, subway and train schedule from West Side Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

72min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - GRE
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from West Side Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    West Side Ave
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Side Ave to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Train line RED, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Side Ave to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Train line GRE, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between West Side Ave and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from West Side Ave to Columbia University?

    The HLR light rail line goes from Hblr Tonnelle Avenue station near West Side Ave in Jersey City to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Exchange Place Light Rail Station station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Side Ave to Columbia University by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between West Side Ave in Jersey City and Columbia University in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near West Side Ave to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the HLR light rail from the Hblr Tonnelle Avenue station near West Side Ave in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between West Side Ave and Columbia University?

    Get off the light rail at the Exchange Place Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and subway fare from West Side Ave to Columbia University?

    The ride from West Side Ave to Columbia University costs $8.25.

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